The Anxious Achiever Managing Career Transitions Part 1: Facing Childhood Demons
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Nov 4, 2019 AI Snips
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Childhood's Impact on Leadership
- Many adult problems in leadership, like anxiety and avoidance, stem from childhood experiences.
- Addressing these underlying issues is crucial for thriving in one's career, according to Jerry Colonna.
Self-Discovery and Leadership
- Jerry Colonna discusses how his hyper-vigilant skills, developed in childhood, helped him observe others and himself.
- This self-discovery combined with his professional experience led him to connect childhood baggage with leadership challenges.
Wounds and Leadership
- Childhood wounds, not just traumas, shape leadership behaviors, sometimes positively.
- For example, a child dealing with a parent's absence may develop strong leadership skills by taking on responsibility early on.